Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- A calling, not a contract
by Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 3, 2026 at 10:47 amWhen floodwaters damaged a Jennings School District building and a cyberattack targeted the district’s network, Superintendent Dr. Paula Knight had one message for her team: “I got it. We’re OK.” That steady leadership through back-to-back crises is one reason Knight will receive the Stellar Performance Award during the St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th annual Salute The post A calling, not a contract appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Cardinal Ritter helped shape her. Now she shapes it
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 amWhen Tamiko Armstead first heard about Cardinal Ritter College Prep, she didn’t know such a place existed. Her parents were determined to send […]
- Armstead, Knight, McClure lead Salute honorees
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 21, 2026 at 9:30 pmTamiko Armstead, Dr. Paula Knight and Richard “Rich” McClure will receive the top honors at The St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th annual […]
- A night for the new guard shaping our regionby Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American on May 22, 2026 at 6:57 pm
- 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 am
- Gallery: 2026 Salute to Businessby The St. Louis American staff on February 20, 2026 at 5:58 pm
- Salute to Excellence in Business honors Black leaders powering St. Louis’ economic futureby Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on February 19, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.